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Family Build

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

12:00am - 11:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for neurodivergent and differently-abled kids as well as those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Registration required, please no walk-ins. 

Disclaimer(s)

Family Registration

Please register as a family and note the number of people (adults and children) in your group in the space provided.

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Make Stuff

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your own wizard wand! Use a hot glue gun to decorate a wand or two. Participants are encouraged to attend on their own and make an imperfect craft that they're proud of.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event with author Jason Reynolds here: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds: Watch Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We’re hosting an in-person, livestream of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with author Jason Reynolds. 

Register online or call Youth Services at 815-534-6178.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Ghost Stories on the Green!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Library is joining the Village of Frankfort for some scary stories on Breidert Green! 

6-7 pm - Not-so-spooky stories with the Library

7-8 pm - Mr. D's Magic & Illusion Show

Visit Us at Trunk or Treat in Downtown Frankfort!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Keep an eye out for your favorite Library staff at the Frankfort Police Department Trunk-or-Treat this year!

Scary Stories at the Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families
Event Details:

It's All Hallows Eve! Gather round for some tales of (kid-friendly) terror! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Make Your Own Catrina Doll

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Celebrate Dia de Muertos by making your own Catrina doll in honor of Mexican culture!

Nature Walk at the Storywalk

9:30am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Health + Wellness, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join us for storytime outside at the Storywalk at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort.

Dino Stories & Play Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Do you love dinosaurs? Join us for dinosaur stories and playtime. We'll have stations and crafts, too.

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Please note that it will be held off-site and indoors at Navarro Farm, 22155 S 104th Ave, Frankfort. 

Disclaimer(s)

Family Registration

Please register as a family and note the number of people (adults and children) in your group in the space provided.

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

Graphic Novel Book Club

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids.

Challenge a Librarian (Gr. 1-12)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to challenge and beat a librarian at a video game? Come on in and test your skills against one of us! Choose from various games to challenge of the librarians at Youth Services.

Challenge a Librarian (Gr. 1-12)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to challenge and beat a librarian at a video game? Come on in and test your skills against one of us! Choose from various games to challenge of the librarians at Youth Services.

Challenge a Librarian (Gr. 1-12)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to challenge and beat a librarian at a video game? Come on in and test your skills against one of us! Choose from various games to challenge of the librarians at Youth Services.

Challenge a Librarian (Gr. 1-12)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to challenge and beat a librarian at a video game? Come on in and test your skills against one of us! Choose from various games to challenge of the librarians at Youth Services.

Save the Date! Watch Party for The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registration coming soon! Join us for a watch party! We're live streaming our virtual event with author Raina Telgemeier.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier.